From his first day of teaching in a school in one of the most deprived towns in the country, to the end of his career as headteacher of a large international school in London, Graham Lacey (a 75) reflects on thirty-five years at the ‘chalkface’, through a number of specific experiences that helped shape his … Read more
Some novels entertain. Others leave a lasting impression because they capture not only history, but humanity. The Same Country, Quentin Drummond Anderson’s first literary historical novel, is one of those rare books. Dedicated to the memory of the 221 former pupils of Sherborne School who lost their lives in the First World War, it tells the … Read more
In any list of the alumni whose names are widely associated with Sherborne School, the name of Michael D’Oyly Carte is unlikely to appear. However, had his life not have been taken tragically from him at the young age of 21, he would have surely gone on to earn fame as the head of the … Read more
Henri Colens has published his debut novel The Heart Of The Party under his pen name, Henri Wild. This futuristic political thriller is the perfect Christmas present for those who love a gripping page-turner, or Old Shirburnians who want to reminisce – one of the chapters is set on the playing fields of The Upper! … Read more
Bletchley Park is remembered as a land of male intellectuals who were supported by a staff of women in menial roles, with figures such as Alan Turing, William Tutte and John Tiltman taking centre stage. These are the men who worked on the fearsome Enigma and Lorenz ciphering systems – the men who helped sway the … Read more
The Second World War was a seminal event in world history. The story of its battles and key events is a familiar one, but The Second World War in 100 Objects offers a unique perspective on this global phenomenon by tracing its history through its objects, such as iconic items like the British Spitfire, the … Read more
How many people does it take to break the perfect couple? Their life looks so perfect on the surface. But the façade is beginning to crack . . . Nevin and Gloria both have successful careers, as well as two adorable kids and a picture-book cottage by the sea. But at forty, Nevin is experiencing … Read more
The Doctrine of the British Army is a comprehensive study of British military thought between 1900 and 1918. The work seeks to explain how Field Service Regulations defined appropriate tactics, for every Western Front battle, under French and under Haig; and how it dictated the evolution of fighting units, and support formations, throughout the war. … Read more
In Love and War is the gripping account of one man’s, Captain Donald ‘Drew’ Bethell (Harper House 1934-39), war. Aged nineteen he was wounded on the beaches of Dunkirk, captured in North Africa, escaped from his PoW camp, walked 500 miles to rejoin his regiment and fought in Italy until the end of the war. Then, … Read more
Dearest Brother is a gripping memoir that follows the author’s quest to re-discover the brother. Robin Bethell (g 68), he lost through suicide in 1980. After thirty years of anger and guilt that caused him to suppress and deny his brother and his short life, his journey takes him back into his own shared past … Read more